title: You've got to be kidding! Humor skills for surviving managed care.
abstract: A sense of humor and an ability to laugh can be therapeutic for both patient and caregiver. It reduces stress, enhances hope, relieves tension, and stimulates the immune system. Review of scientific evidence of laughter's benefits as well as practical suggestions and resources to develop a humor program are presented.
authors.affiliation: Jest for the Health of It!, Santa Cruz, CA, USA.
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Wooten
mesh_terms: D002055:Burnout, Professional / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000523:psychology*; D006801:Humans; D008329:Managed Care Programs; D009741:Nursing Staff, Hospital / Q000523:psychology*; D014925:Wit and Humor as Topic